Bucks’ Post-All-Star Surge IGNITES Championship Hopes | Is Kevin Porter Jr the Missing Link?
Can the Milwaukee Bucks’ playoff dreams soar with Giannis Antetokounmpo’s dominance? The Bucks have clinched the 5th seed in the NBA playoffs, setting the stage for a thrilling matchup against the Indiana Pacers. With Giannis Antetokounmpo’s recent triple-double and Kevin Porter Jr.’s impactful play, the team is poised for a strong postseason run.
Explore how Doc Rivers’ strategic lineup decisions and Damian Lillard’s injury have reshaped the Bucks’ game plan. Discover insights into the team’s post-All-Star break performance and the potential future of key players.
Will the Bucks’ evolving strategy lead them to victory? Tune in for an engaging analysis of their playoff prospects and the exciting dynamics at play.
0:00 Bucks clinch 5th seed, face Pacers
5:16 Doc Rivers’ lineup decisions and closing units
11:06 Giannis’ dominance and playoff readiness
17:51 Kevin Porter Jr.’s impact and future with Bucks
24:46 Analyzing Bucks’ defensive improvements and strategies
31:45 Starting lineup debate and Doc Rivers’ rotations
38:02 Previewing Bucks vs Pacers playoff matchup
45:29 Kevin Porter Jr.’s contract situation and options
50:32 Final regular season game expectations and rest
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35 Comments
That Giannis shimmy mocking of Beasley was priceless with Bease crybaby reaction!
Bucks will Sweep even without Dame
I hate to be the guy to say this in hindsight, but after the bucks traded for Dame, we shouldve been looking to move Lopez and Middleton and committed to a rebuild then while both had more value.
KPJ was a great pick up.
I feel very good about the team and our chances. Hope Giannis, KPJ and Brook get some rest Sunday
Are the Bucks better without Dame? That's the question. It looks like but on the other hand we will have to see the play off when it becomes serious.
Well, this game couldn't have worked out any better. Now we can relax for about a week. Until probably next Sunday would it be a stretch for me to say KPJ
Is a better fit with the bucks than Dame i'm thinking, Dames, not coming back, but I want to trade him in the off season, if at all possible, and we need to keep rollins looks like he could be a hell of a two way player & KPJ what can you say about the guy? He has great defensive instincts. Hell of an athlete floats through the air.Like dare I say, jordan, I do see this guy float effortlessly, and he can score from all three levels
Its funny alot of people are so shortsighted. They keep complaining about docs starting lineup and thinks hes dumb.
a game is alike a chess match. yes of course its good to start the best players but what happens if you go to the bench, you have to consider if they can sustain the lead or if they fall behind in the first place, will the bench be able to catch the lead. its pretty obvious why doc starts tp and kk and hes not dumb. doc wants to get tp and kk in rhythm from giannis pass out. kpj and gt are better at creating their own shot so with or without giannis, they can create. if starting tp and kk can get them going, thats 2 extra shooters in rhythm for the whole game. when giannis, kpj and gt go to the bench if they all start then it will be bp, tp and kk. iono if thats a productive lineup even if you stagger kpj for him to play longer. do you see whos finishing the game? thats all it matters. if tp and kk gets in rhythm in the first quarter and we are just within striking distance then we have a high chance of making up the point differential with the second unit. IF we get the lead and the rhythm with tp and kk starting, thats an extra bonus for us. its not that hard to understand why and doc is not dumb.
its been working well and doc put giannis at point more on recent games. its all strategy and adjustments.
Bucks needed a Jimmy Butler instead of Dame. Dame and Giannis just don’t click together.
The main stat that Espn doesnt track is GSQ. Giannis Smiles per Quarter
Running 1 starter in the closing lineup is crazy to me, not because the closing lineup is bad but it’s cause the starting lineup is horrible
Can we stop saying Giannis and dame don’t work and this new group is better? They’ve been beating terrible teams for the most part on this win streak. Dame is clearly the 2nd best player and woulda been all nba 3rd team this year. Kpj is playing great right now but let’s not act like he doesn’t have his short comings and isn’t inconsistent. The team is flawed heavily and doc is the biggest issue. Giannis is putting up godly numbers to keep this team afloat it’s crazy
Dame is a very important piece for the bucks comes playoff his prolific offense with his dametime expertie would eventually be a great help..
this season was great! hi’s and lows, cant wait for the postseason! hopefully they can win it all
I feel good about the Pacers series. I think we win in 6.
After that, I’m totally unsure
When do you think we'll see Dame?
KPJ must START!
Giannis having fun with the new team, is giving answers to haters: e.g. “he can’t shoot FT”, “he makes lots of turnovers”, “he plays all hero ball basketball”….. well guess what, he passes tons of assists, shoots free throws, takes care of the ball and wins, when gets serious support and serious coaching. And Bucks fans everywhere continue feeling great about their team playing great basketball, wishing our team lots of health & fun. Thank you guys for such a regular season ending despite Dame’s absence.
the KPJ topic was so strange. You guys seem hard impressed to admit a 3 mil player saved the second half of your season. He’s been your second best player for the majority of the time he’s been here. Character issues aside Bucks need him more than most to add some longevity to the roster. Rollins hasn’t been nearly good enough to feel comfortable rolling with him longterm He should be paid nicely considering teams absolutely need guys that can step in when their lead PG or SG goes down.
i am willing to bet, despite what a much more knowledgeable Frank predicted here, KPJ will make much more than 5 millions s per year after this year's playoff (hopefully with bucks), mark my words
playoffs Giannis is having fun…awesome.
Dome volta não como armador, mais sim como atirador ai teremos uma artilharia pesada Trent, Green e Dami
I really hate Frank, why is he on this show
@frank you said may have a meaningful 82 ND game
Count the NBA cup final, this was the 82nd
Ok Justin!! I see you’re a head man….. Awesome to see!! Go Bucks!!
Giannis should be the league MVP. It makes me sick that Jokic will get it. Dude is a complete joke on defense and should not even be considered because of it. If he put forth the energy on defense that Giannis does, his offensive numbers wouldn’t be close to what they are
Frank doesn't seem to appreciate KPJ because of his past. He was around 20 or 21 years young. He is 24 year and has a lot of time for growth. Everyone have past at younger age so give guidance is the key
Call me delusional, but I think this bucks team can beat anyone. They’re hot at the right time. You never know…
KPJ is a much, much better bench player than starter. I wouldn't ever want him in the starting lineup because he doesn't shoot the 3 well enough. He also seems to be WAY more engaged defensively since coming to Milwaukee.
MVP
Resign Bobby, KPJ, Brook only if he takes a major paycut and comes off the bench. Trade Lillard and Kuzma. Sign Myles Turner.
Go back to the initial interview with Giannis about KPJ. Ive NEVER heard giannis speak that highly of a teammate. Its beyond obvious that if we keep kpj, we keep giannis. Hes having a blast playing with this guy.
Is kpj the missing link? Yes, there yall go, saved you an hour of your time
Frank always trying to leave out Luz locked on haters
I just don’t like Frank. Nothing personal it’s just his non enthusiastic tone, how he’s always a Debbie downer and that’s messed up because I like his basketball takes
Go Bucks!